2. Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Thoroughly dry the chickpeas using a clean dish towel or paper towel. (The drier the chickpeas are, the more the seasoning mix will stick.) Place the dried chickpeas on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the canola oil, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and cumin. Drizzle the spice and oil mixture over the chickpeas and toss to coat, ensuring each chickpea is fully coated.